COVID Mitigation Decisions are Best Left to Local Experts

Aug. 26, 2021 /

Legislative leaders respond to Wolf letter, Legislature will not return early HARRISBURG – Continuing their unwavering commitment to safe and productive classrooms and child care settings, the highest-ranking members of the state Legislature informed Gov. Tom Wolf of their intention to continue allowing school districts and local leaders the authority to make mitigation and safety decisions without statewide interventions.

Cook to Host Town Hall Meetings

Aug. 25, 2021 /

WASHINGTON AND FAYETTE COUNTIES –Rep. Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette) will host two town hall meetings in September. The topics to be discussed at both events will focus on election reform and Cook’s initiative to make the Mon Valley a tourist destination; however, Cook will be open to answering any other state or district-related questions attendees may have.

Students’ Mental Health Topic of Joint Hearing

Aug. 25, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – The COVID-19 pandemic is creating the need for additional mental health services in all grade levels of public school systems according to Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland), who jointly chaired a hearing of the House Children and Youth and Education committees.

Solar Energy and its Impacts on Pennsylvania

Aug. 25, 2021 /

WHAT: The Consumer Affairs Committee will be hosting a public hearing to discuss solar energy and its impacts in Pennsylvania from an economic, business and community perspective.

Ryan to Host Public Hearing in Lebanon on Property Tax Elimination

Aug. 24, 2021 /

WHAT: Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) and the House Majority Policy Committee, will hold a public hearing next week in Lebanon to take testimony from Pennsylvania’s leading proponents and opponents of property tax elimination. Ryan has long supported property tax elimination and believes it would be advantageous for his constituents, but it is a complex issue across the Commonwealth. The hearing will provide the committee and public with a deeper understanding of these complexities.

Irvin to Host Seniors for Safe Driving Programs Sept. 23, Oct. 7 in Huntingdon

Aug. 24, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Rich Irvin (R-Huntingdon/Mifflin/Centre) is hosting two separate upcoming Seniors for Safe Driving programs to help improve the driving skills of older motorists. The programs will be held on Thursday, Sept. 23, and Thursday, Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fairfield Inn and Suites, 9970 Shaner Blvd. in Huntingdon.

Dowling to Host Hearing on Congressional Redistricting

Aug. 24, 2021 /

WHAT: Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset), a member of the House State Government Committee, will host the committee for one of its eight regional hearings about congressional redistricting. Redistricting is a process conducted every 10 years in response to shifts in population reflected in data collected through the U.S. Census.

Federal, State Legislators to Honor Vietnam Era Veterans

Aug. 24, 2021 /

INDIANA – The offices of Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana), state Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey will be hosting a ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 15 in honor of Indiana County residents who served during the Vietnam War-era. The event will begin promptly at 1 p.m. at Pavilion 1 in Blue Spruce Park, 1128 Blue Spruce Road in Indiana.

Day Joins Committee Leaders to Protect Senior Services

Aug. 23, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Gary W. Day (R-Lehigh/Berks), majority chairman of the House Aging and Older Adults Services Committee, joined the chairs of the House Human Services, Senate Aging and Youth, and Senate Health and Human Services committees today to lead a public hearing that focused on critical state services being provided to seniors and adults with disabilities.

Somerset County Bridge Named for Fallen Corrections Officer, Metzgar Says

Aug. 23, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – A bridge dedicated to a fallen corrections officer who succumbed to injuries during an assault at the State Correctional Institution at Somerset was dedicated in Sgt. Mark J. Baserman’s memory Friday, according to Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Bedford/Somerset), who spearheaded the legislative effort (2019 Act 102) to name the bridge.

Safeguarding Election Integrity – Part 2

Aug. 23, 2021 /

This week, in my second of three articles, I will explain expanded voter rights, protections and access as part of House Bill 1300. The Pennsylvania Election Code will provide electors more opportunity to vote, as well as enhanced rights and protections when casting your ballot.

Ortitay to Host Congressional Redistricting Hearing

Aug. 23, 2021 /

WHAT: Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny), a member of the House State Government Committee, will host one of eight committee hearings to gather input from residents on congressional redistricting. Every 10 years, information collected through the U.S. Census determines the number of U.S. representatives each state is entitled based on population. Once in receipt of that data, states are responsible for redrawing the geographic area of their congressional districts to ensure equal and fair representation, and the physical manifestation of the constitutional principle, “one person, one vote.”

O’Neal to Host Pizza and Policy Event

Aug. 20, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) today announced he will be hosting a Pizza and Policy event on Friday, Aug. 27, at the North Strabane Municipal Building.